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Len Reynolds
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Barton
In office
22 November 1958 – 26 November 1966
Preceded by H. V. Evatt
Succeeded by Bill Arthur
In office
25 October 1969 – 11 November 1975
Preceded by Bill Arthur
Succeeded by Jim Bradfield
Personal details
Born(1923-11-19)19 November 1923
Harden, New South Wales
Died14 July 1980(1980-07-14) (aged 56)
Nationality Australian
Political party Australian Labor Party
Alma mater University of Sydney
OccupationTeacher
Military service
Allegiance Australia Australia
Branch/service Royal Australian Air Force
Years of service1943–1946
Rank Leading Aircraftman
Unit60th Operational Base Unit

Leonard James Reynolds (19 November 1923 – 14 July 1980) was an Australian politician. Born in Harden, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before attending the University of Sydney. He undertook military service from 1943 to 1946 [1] and was subsequently a teacher and education lecturer. In 1958, he was selected as the Labor candidate for the seat of Barton, which party leader H. V. Evatt was leaving as it was perceived to be too marginal. Reynolds won the seat and held it until 1966, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate Bill Arthur. Reynolds defeated Arthur in 1969, and held the seat until his retirement in 1975. [2] He died in 1980.

References

  1. ^ WWII Nominal Roll
  2. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Barton
1958 – 1966
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member for Barton
1969 – 1975
Succeeded by